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PAST CONFERENCES (2002-2012)
2012 Fall Conference
The fall conference was held at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, on October 12, 2012. Dr. Cole Bennett of Abilene Christian University was our keynote speaker, whose presentation was entitled, “The Writing Center as Community Citizen.” Abigail Manual, (Collin College, Central Park Campus) presented on “Reading Out: Fostering Community at the College Writing Centers,” while Carrie Hamilton and Julie Durrwachter (DBU) presented on “Working in a WIMBA Wonderland.” Natalie Malin and Christopher Works (TWU) also presented on “Taking Our OWLive.” For more information, download the Fall 2012 program.
2012 Spring Conference
The spring conference was held at Collin College, Central Park Campus in McKinney, on April 20, 2012. The keynote speaker and winner of the Mary Nell Kivikko Excellence in Scholarship Award was Brieanna Casey from Texas Woman's University, who presented on "The Potential and Importance of Technology Literacy in Writing Center Theory and Practice." Additional presentations were made by our Outstanding Tutor, Paula Smith, of Tarleton State University, on "The Evolution of a Student Tutor," and by Rachel Spurrier, of Texas Christian University, entitled, "When Flow Charts Don't Flow: Working with Visual Aids in the Writing Center."
2011 Fall Conference
On September 16th, 2011, the fall conference was hosted by Texas Woman's University, in Denton. The keynote address was made by Dr. Jennifer Phillips-Denny, the TWU Write Site's tutor coordinator, who spoke on "Using Primordial Metaphors as a Schematic for Tutoring Sessions." Student presentations were made by Nick Clowers of TWU on "Collaboration Between Writing Centers and First-Year Composition Programs," by Paula Smith of TSU on "Online Tutoring: More Than Editing," and by Brieanna Casey of TWU on "Experiences Implementing Online Writing Center Software."
2011 Spring Conference
The spring conference was held at Tarleton State University, at the Langdon Center, in Granbury, on April 15, 2011. The keynote speaker and winner of the Mary Nell Kivikko Excellence in Scholarship Award was Amy Sentementes of Texas Christian University, and she presented on, "Bipartisanship in the Writing Center: The Tutoring Philosophy of a Political Science Major." The Outstanding Tutor Award went to Mike Fraley of Tarleton State University, who presented on "The Rhetoric of the Writing Center." Additional student presentations were made by Rebecca Allen (TCU) on "Online Submissions: Avoiding an Assembly-Line Mentality," and Skye Solmonson (UTA) on "Separation Leads to More Connection: The Importance of Distinct Spaces in a Writing Center." For more information, download the Spring 2011 program.priSpringfaweofijfjowijefaoiw
2010 Fall Conference
On October 15th, 2010, the NTWCA fall conference was held at Tarrant County College-- Trinity River, in Fort Worth. Our keynote speaker was Dr. Elisabeth Piedmont-Marton who presented on "What You Counted Doesn't Count: Assessment and the Writing Center's Black Box Problem." Next, was "Tutor Reflections: A Roundtable Discussion," conducted by David Ghitis, Carrie Hamilton, and Brandi Shepherd of DBU; Kelli Trapnell of TCU; and Marsha Decker and Kristyn Hammond on TSU. The session closed with a final discussion on "The Future of Writing/Learning Centers," led by the Trinity River Campus Writing and Learning Center.
2010 Spring Conference
The Spring NTWCA conference was held on Friday, April 16th, and was hosted by Tarrant County College-- Northeast, in Hurst. Our Outstanding Tutor Award went to Marsha Decker (TSU), but sadly, there were no submissions for the Mary Nell Kivikko award this year. This session began with a roundtable discussion on "Misconceptions, Misperceptions, and Misinformation: Writing Centers on the Fringes." Afterward, presentations were made by Melanie Hass, Marsha Decker, and Luke Morgan, who shared their original works in "Creative Writing is Not For the Faint of Heart."
2009 Fall Conference
On September 30th, 2009, the fall conference was held at Dallas Baptist University, in Dallas, in the John G. Mahler Student Center. Our keynote speaker was Dr. Lou Thompson (TWU), who spoke on, "'One of Us:' Situating Disabilities in the Writing Center." Our other presentation, "Comedy in the Writing Center," was presented by Dr. Steve Sherwood (TCU) and Cheryl Carithers (TCU).
2009 Spring Conference
The Spring 2009 conference was held at Tarleton State University, at the Langdon Center, on April 17th, 2009. The keynote speaker and Mary Nell Kivikko Award winner, was Carrie Hamilton (DBU), who spoke on "We're All in This Together... Write on!" Additional talks were given by this year's Outstanding Tutor Award winner, Aileen Blum (TSU), on "Casualties in the Tutoring Field," and by faculty member Michael Dooley (TSU) on "Let Students Speak: The Use of the Oral Prospectus in Written Composition."
2008 Fall Conference
On Thursday, September 18th, NTWCA members were invited to join Texas Christian University’s William L. Adams Center for Writing in celebrating its 20th anniversary. Steve Sherwood and his extraordinary staff were kind enough to extend this invitation to our members. Our special guest for the day was Dr. Michele Eodice, President of the International Writing Centers Association, and Director of the Conoco Phillips Writing Center at the University of Oklahoma, who presented on “Peer Tutors and the Power to Shape Institutions.”
2008 Spring Conference
The North Texas Writing Centers Association held its 2008 spring conference at Texas Woman’s University in Denton, on April 18, 2008. The keynote speaker was John Burkett, who was the 2008 Mary Nell Kivikko Award winner, and is a Ph.D. Candidate at Texas Christian University. Burkett presented his talk on, "Discernment is the Thing: A Key Skill Before Applying Theory in the Writing Center." Additional presentations were made by Kelley Scott (TCU) on "Business Majors and Arrogance: They Just Go Together," by Angela Kennedy (Texas A&M- Commerce) on "High School Writing Centers: A Multimodal Argument," and by LeAnn Nash (Texas A&M- Commerce) on "ESL in a Different Light: Can You Hear Me Now?"
2007 Fall Conference
The North Texas Writing Centers Association fall conference held its 2007 fall conference at Collin County Community College Preston Ridge Campus in Frisco, on Friday, September 21, 2007. Dr. Valerie Balester, Founder and Executive Director of the Texas A&M University Writing Center, was the keynote speaker, who presented on "Not Just About Writing Anymore: Writing Centers in the 21st Century." The next presentation was on "Remembering the North Texas Writing Centers Association... From the Beginning," and included talks from Mike Matthews (TCC- Northwest), Alice Newsome (TSU), Steve Sherwood (TCU), and Myrtle Watkins (CCCC).
2007 Spring Conference*
The North Texas Writing Centers Association held its 2007 spring conference at Tarleton State University in Granbury, Texas, on March 30, 2007. The keynote speaker was the 2007 Mary Nell Kivikko Award winner Karen Boozer, Founder and Director of the Writing Center at Fairhill School in Dallas, who presented “The Birth of a Writing Center in a Private LD School.” Tutor presentations were made by Joshua Hart (TSU) on "Sensible Sensitivity: An Examination of Tutorial Anomie," by Dylan Taylor-Smith (TCU) on "Love and Hate in the Writing Center," by Alicia Graber (TCU) on "Ethiopia, My Home," and by Tyler Fultz (TCU) on "OWL Macros: An Easy Way to Prevent Carpal Tunnel." The first winners of the Outstanding Tutors Awards were Myrtle Watkins, of Collin County Community College-- Preston Ridge, for the Professional Consultant Award, and Janna Pate of TCU, for the Peer Tutor Award.
2006 Fall Conference*
The North Texas Writing Centers Association held its 2006 fall conference at Tarrant County College in Fort Worth, on September 22, 2006. The conference theme was “Extending the Conversation.” The keynote speaker was Richard Enos of TCU, who spoke on "Writing as a Skill for Success in College: Observations on the New SAT Examination and Curriculum." Additional presentations were made on the HOPE Literacy Project, by Dr. Shannon Carter, Lucy Smith, and Jake Pichnarcik. This session also marked the establishment of the first annual Outstanding Tutor Awards, to begin Spring '07.
2006 Spring Conference*
The North Texas Writing Centers Association held its 2006 spring conference at Tarleton State University in Granbury, on April 7, 2006. The conference's theme was “Reflections from the Center.” Speakers included the very first Mary Nell Kivikko Award winner, Dr. Rebecca Day Babcock of UT-Permian Basin, who presented on “Opening the Conversation Between Writing Centers and Disability Studies,” and three undergraduate tutors from the TCU writing center: Janna Pate on “Writing Center Ethics: The Process,” Katherine Quinn on “A Peer Tutor’s Take on Online Interactions,” and Ben Graber on “Three Years in the Writing Center: A Peer Tutor’s Retrospection."
2005 Fall Conference*
The North Texas Writing Centers Association held its 2005 fall conference on September 23rd, at Collin County Community College, Preston Ridge Campus in Frisco. This session also marked the 15th anniversary of the founding of NTWCA, and the founding of the annual Mary Nell Kivikko awards, to begin in Spring '06. The keynote speaker was Kevin Davis, who spoke on “The Writing Center as Last Best Place: A Few Random Thoughts on Outrunning Bears, Mission Statements, and Affective Tutoring.” A version of this piece was later published in the Writing Center Journal. An additional presentation was made by Peggy Vera, on "Writing Consultation: Making the Move from On-Site to Online," followed by a roundtable discussion.
2002 Fall Conference
The Fall 2002 conference was held at Texas Christian University's William L. Adams Writing Center, on September 13, 2002. In lieu of a single keynote speaker, there was a roundtable discussion on "Interpersonal Skills and the One-to-One Consultation," followed by three break-out sessions: "Tutoring Students with Disabilities," presented by Deb Martin (TWU) and Gretchen Gregg (TWU); "TASP and the Role of the Writing Center," by Kathleen Mollick (TSU); and "Writing Center Pedagogy," by Steve Sherwood (TCU). The conference closed with a final general session on the topic of "Tips from Experienced Consultants," when the following tutors presented their insights: Patrick Crocker (TCU), Sarah Gibbs (TCU), Meredith Smith (TCU), and Ann Reyna (TCC).
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SPRING 2013
The NTWCA Spring 2013 conference was hosted at Collin College, Central Park Campus in McKinney, Texas on April 19, 2013. The winners of the Mary Nell Kivikko Excellence in Scholarship Award were Karen Brown, Gabriella Raymond, and Jared Landin from Tarrant County College, and Meghan Roe from Texas Christian University. Campbell, Raymond, and Landin discussed “Becoming a Center: Non-Traditional Relationships in a Community College Writing Center.” Roe presented her findings on, “Multiple Literacies in the Writing Center: Opportunities, Risks, and Rewards.” Chelsea Gray of Tarleton State University was honored as the recipient of the Outstanding Tutor Award.
The two excellent runners-up also presented their findings at our spring meeting. Natalie Malin, from Texas Woman’s University, shared her research concerning, “Why Do Writing Tutors Request Orality During Composition Revision?” Sarah Abbe, Marie Carrier, and Erin Marissa Russell, working together, will deliberate learning styles in their paper: “Have It Your Way: Implementing Learning Styles for More Effective Tutoring Sessions.”
The two excellent runners-up also presented their findings at our spring meeting. Natalie Malin, from Texas Woman’s University, shared her research concerning, “Why Do Writing Tutors Request Orality During Composition Revision?” Sarah Abbe, Marie Carrier, and Erin Marissa Russell, working together, will deliberate learning styles in their paper: “Have It Your Way: Implementing Learning Styles for More Effective Tutoring Sessions.”
Fall 2013
The NTWCA Fall 2013 Conference was held October 18, 2013, at Texas Woman’s University in Denton, Texas, and graciously hosted by the TWU Write Site. Dr. Dundee Lackey was our keynote speaker. The title of her presentation was “Supporting Multimodal Writing.” Kevin Williams, who joined the NTWCA during the fall 2012 conference, also shared his experiences as a first-year writing center director. The title of his presentation was, “The Alchemy of Kairos: Memoirs of a Writing Center Director.”
Dr. Dundee Lackey is an assistant professor in the Department of English, Speech, and Foreign Languages at Texas Woman’s University and is the editor of the PraxisWiki section of Kairos: A Journal of Rhetoric, Technology, and Pedagogy. She is a graduate of the Rhetoric and Writing program at Michigan State University, where she focused on digital and community literacies. She has served as a writing tutor at MSU and at Texas A&M University of Corpus Christi.
Kevin Williams is the Instructional Support Project Manager at Mountain View College. He holds a Master of Education in Elementary Education and a Bachelor of Arts in Arts Management & Administration. An avid student of the learning process, Kevin began his career as an elementary school Reading/Language Arts teacher. He has also served as the Director of Residence Life and Student Services Specialist at the University of Arkansas at Monticello and has an extensive background in program and learning center administration. He has 12 years of experience serving on campus improvement committees to include the MVC Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) (which received the 2012-2013 Innovation of the Year Award) and MVC Common Book Committee, the Strengths and Challenges Committee at the University of Arkansas at Monticello and the Campus Improvement and Leadership Team (CILT) and Chair of Grant Writing Committee with Dallas ISD. Kevin is currently leading the Online Tutoring Support Services (OTSS) initiative, which will enable MVC students to receive online tutoring in math and writing.
Dr. Dundee Lackey is an assistant professor in the Department of English, Speech, and Foreign Languages at Texas Woman’s University and is the editor of the PraxisWiki section of Kairos: A Journal of Rhetoric, Technology, and Pedagogy. She is a graduate of the Rhetoric and Writing program at Michigan State University, where she focused on digital and community literacies. She has served as a writing tutor at MSU and at Texas A&M University of Corpus Christi.
Kevin Williams is the Instructional Support Project Manager at Mountain View College. He holds a Master of Education in Elementary Education and a Bachelor of Arts in Arts Management & Administration. An avid student of the learning process, Kevin began his career as an elementary school Reading/Language Arts teacher. He has also served as the Director of Residence Life and Student Services Specialist at the University of Arkansas at Monticello and has an extensive background in program and learning center administration. He has 12 years of experience serving on campus improvement committees to include the MVC Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) (which received the 2012-2013 Innovation of the Year Award) and MVC Common Book Committee, the Strengths and Challenges Committee at the University of Arkansas at Monticello and the Campus Improvement and Leadership Team (CILT) and Chair of Grant Writing Committee with Dallas ISD. Kevin is currently leading the Online Tutoring Support Services (OTSS) initiative, which will enable MVC students to receive online tutoring in math and writing.
Spring 2014
The NTWCA Spring 2014 conference was hosted at Dallas Baptist University on April 11, 2014.
The winner of the Mary Nell Kivikko Excellence in Scholarship Award was Carolyn Hoy, of Dallas Baptist University, who presented on "Room for Rest and Reform." This year's Outstanding Tutor Award went to Carrie Hamilton also from Dallas Baptist. The tutor presentations were made by Texas Woman's University's Elizabeth Brownlow, who presented on "Bang for Your Buck: Maximizing the Writing Center Budget," and Caitlin Perry, of Dallas Baptist, on "Cultural Appreciation in the Writing Center: Building a Framework for Understanding." |
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fALL 2014
The NTWCA Fall 2014 conference was hosted at the University of Texas at Arlington on October 17, 2014.
The keynote presentation this session was made by Jackie Grutsch McKinney, of Ball State University, whose presentation was on "Writing Center Grand Narratives and Peripheral Visions." Our other tutor presentations this semester were made by Abigail Manuel, of Collin College, who gave her presentation on "Creative Writing MAs Wanted: Writers & Their Role in the Gaming Industry," and our own Daniel Heffner, of the University of Texas at Dallas, titled "Taking Tutor Training Online." |
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SPRING 2015
The NTWCA Spring Conference was held at the University of Texas at Dallas, on April 17, 2015.
The winner of the Mary Nell Kivikko Excellence in Scholarship Award was Elizabeth Brownlow, of Texas Woman's University, who presented on "Reading to Write: Tutoring Academic English Through Reading." This year's Outstanding Tutor Award went to James Andrew Weatherford from Tarrant County College. The tutor presentations this session were posters on various writing center topics that attendees could peruse and discuss with their authors. Poster presentations are listed below: -- Catherine Anderson, Dallas Baptist University "Non-Essential Staff: A Symbiotic Relationship" -- John Brock, Dallas Baptist University "On Writing Well" -- Abbie Carrier, Texas Woman's University "Space Wars: The Quest to Maximize Space in Writing Centers" -- Ben Jones, Dallas Baptist University "The UWC as an Arm of the Liberal Arts" -- Kiran Kanwar, Texas Woman's University "Writing Challenges for Graduate Students in the Sciences and Writing Center Based Solutions" -- Caitlin Perry, Dallas Baptist University "Ongoing Growth: Advanced Training" -- Summer Pervez, UT Dallas "Writing Center Scholarship & Debate" |
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Fall 2015
Our Fall 2015 conference will be held on
October 23rd, at Texas Woman's University-- Denton, hosted by TWU's Write Site. This was also a special year for the Write Site, as we also celebrated the center's 40th anniversary! We were very pleased to have the opportunity to learn from our fantastic keynote speaker: Dr. Michele Eodice! She shared with us information about her research in the Meaningful Writing Project, and led us in discussion of how to make student's writing more significant experiences for them. Please complete the survey at right to let us know what you thought of this season's conference. Then send us a blurb at [email protected] about what you found most memorable or your most impactful takeaway from our discussions! We will be collecting the responses, to share in a new blog to answer the question Dr. Eodice has posed to us: "How can we apply what's been learned from the Meaning Writing Project to the role of tutors in writing centers?" For information about the conference proceedings, read the official agenda and newsletter here. |
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Spring 2016
The NTWCA Spring Conference was held at Collin College, Central Park Campus in McKinney, TX, on April 29, 2016 and hosted by the Center for Academic Assistance.
The winner of the Mary Nell Kivikko Excellence in Scholarship Award was Haley Mowdy, of Texas Woman's University, who presented on "Pioneering Community Advocacy: Write Now and the Future of Writing Center-Sponsored Service". Haley Mowdy won the Albert Schweitzer fellowship for her program “Write Now,” a low-cost pop-up writing center program for students at Denton High School.
This year's Outstanding Tutor Award went to Jenna Lawrence from Dallas Baptist University. She was involved in many associations and organizations as well as an excellent Writing Consultant of the highest caliber.
The winner of the Mary Nell Kivikko Excellence in Scholarship Award was Haley Mowdy, of Texas Woman's University, who presented on "Pioneering Community Advocacy: Write Now and the Future of Writing Center-Sponsored Service". Haley Mowdy won the Albert Schweitzer fellowship for her program “Write Now,” a low-cost pop-up writing center program for students at Denton High School.
This year's Outstanding Tutor Award went to Jenna Lawrence from Dallas Baptist University. She was involved in many associations and organizations as well as an excellent Writing Consultant of the highest caliber.
Fall 2016
The conference began with registration and various presentations from its attendees. Lunch was served followed by the election of the new officers currently in position. After the votes, the presentations began for the awarded tutors, Haley Mowdy and Jenna Lawrence. The closing remarks began, followed by a tour of the Collin College Central Park Campus Health Sciences Building.
OFFICERS ELECTED FOR FALL 2016
President: Holly Stone, Collin College, Central Park Campus
Vice President: Jared Landin, Tarrant County College
Secretary: Ka Riley, Dallas Baptist University
Treasurer: Elizabeth Parrish, Tarrant County College, Northeast Campus
Newsletter Editor: April Trafton, Tarrant County College
Webspinner: April Trafton, Tarrant County College
Archivist: Jennifer Phillips-Denny, Texas Woman’s University
Click here to view the NTWCA Spring 2016 Newsletter.
Vice President: Jared Landin, Tarrant County College
Secretary: Ka Riley, Dallas Baptist University
Treasurer: Elizabeth Parrish, Tarrant County College, Northeast Campus
Newsletter Editor: April Trafton, Tarrant County College
Webspinner: April Trafton, Tarrant County College
Archivist: Jennifer Phillips-Denny, Texas Woman’s University
Click here to view the NTWCA Spring 2016 Newsletter.
Spring 2017
Your Spring 2017 conference will be held Friday, April 21sth at the Walsh Library (WTLO, 3rd floor) and hosted by the TCC NW Campus Academic Learning Center.
The Spring conference will be focusing on: Inclusion and Ethics in the Writing Center Keynote Speaker: Professor Kim L. Jackson currently serves as the Department Chair for the Visual and Performing Arts and as an Associate Professor of Humanities and Dance at Tarrant County College Northwest Campus. She received both her B.A. in dance and her M.A. in drama from Texas Woman’s University in Denton, TX. She is currently working on her Ph.D. in Education specializing on professional studies in education with a focus on experiential learning, professional development and diversity and inclusion in higher education. More information about the keynote speaker, conference proceedings can be found on the flyer here. Award Deadline Submissions have been extended to Friday, March 31st. Please consider presenting! More information about presenting can be found here. We want to know what you’re up to! Please send accolades and updates about new programs, initiatives, projects, etc. to be published in the spring newsletter. Information can be sent to April Trafton ([email protected]). Click here for the downloadable newsletter! Please RSVP at right, to let us know you'll be there! Conference Agenda 10:00 Arrival 10:15 Opening Remarks 10:30 Breakout Sessions 12:00 Keynote Speaker, Professor Kim L. Jackson and Lunch 1:15 TCC Writing Center Tour and Poster Presentation 2:00 Awards and Presentations from Award Winners 3:00 Closing Remarks from the President We want to know what you’re up to! Please send accolades and updates about new programs, initiatives, projects, etc. to be published in the spring newsletter. Information can be sent to April Trafton ([email protected]). Downloadable newsletter will be available soon. Please RSVP at right, to let us know you'll be there! |
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Breakout Session and Keynote Materials
The materials below were provided by presenters from the 2017 Spring Conference. Click below to download.
Literary Analysis: 'Tis a Puzzlement
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Fall 2017
Our Fall 2017 conference will be held:
Friday, Oct. 27th, 10:00 am - 3:30 pm hosted by the DBU Writing Center at the Great Hall (Mahler Building, next to Chapel) and The Fall conference will be focusing on: Words: A Multi-Lane Highway to Communication Keynote Speaker: Anita Scott, Renowned Spoken-Word Poet Breakout Topics: Nonverbal Communication Blogging Social Media Coming Back to School Preview the program schedule and newsletter here Check out the campus map here We want to know what you’re up to! Please send accolades and updates about new programs, initiatives, projects, etc. to be published in the newsletter. Information can be sent to April Trafton ([email protected]). Please RSVP at right, to let us know you'll be there! |
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Spring 2018
Hosted by:
Texas Woman's University The Pioneer Center for Student Excellence & The Write Site Conference Theme: "Inclusion in the Writing Center" Friday April 13, 2018 10:00 am - 3:30 pm Texas Woman's University Blagg-Huey Library 101 304 Administration Dr. Denton, TX 76204 940-898-2000 There is no cost for attendance, and lunch will be provided by the Pioneer Center for Student Excellence ___ Breakout sessions to look forward to: "Tutoring English Language Learners" Dr. Sarah De Capua "Tutoring Multi-Modal Projects" Dr. Maureen Johnson "Tutoring Diverse Student Populations" Dr. Kimberly Rodriquez |
We want to know what you’re up to! Please send accolades and updates about new programs, initiatives, projects, etc. to be published in the newsletter.
Information can be sent to April Trafton ([email protected]). Nominations for the Outstanding Tutor Award are still open!
Office positions open for the upcoming 2018-2020 term are as follows:
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FALL 2018
Embrace the Beta: How to Navigate Liminal Spaces in the writing process
October 19, 2018
10:30 am - 3:30 pm Lunch will be provided Cost: Attendees are required to be a member of the NTWCA. Information about paying dues is here. There is no additional fee for the conference. Dues can also be paid at the door. The event will begin in the TSU Dining Hall (room 218). Keynote Speaker: Dr. Stephanie Robertson--Tarleton State University "The Struggle is Real(ly good for you): Changing Fixed Mindsets in Writers" This presentation will provide an overview of Mindset Theory and its impact on student success, student effort, and perceptions of failure. We will discuss practical strategies for assessing types of mindsets and basic strategies for reframing student failure. |
Breakout sessions:
Jimmy Peebles--TCC, Trinity River "Encouraging the Push" Jennifer Russum--Vanguard Univ. of Southern California "Embracing Liminal Space as the Writing Center Finds its place" Carly Rastandeh--TCC, NW "Tutoring Deaf Students in the Writing Center" Ashley Olliff, Jessica Vaughn, Laura Burkhart--Tarleton State University "Navigating Across the Curriculum" Sarah Schrantz--TCC, NW "Liminal Spaces, Liminal Faces" Dr. Jennifer Phillips-Denny, Jaclyn Kilman--Texas Woman's University "Writing During the Inbetween" RSVP by Oct 8th |
SPRING 2019
FALL 2019
Join us for a day of networking with administrator and tutor panel discussions!
October 25, 2019 11:00 am - 2:30 pm at the J. Ardis Bell Library NLIB 1129C (Heritage Room) TCC NE Hurst, TX Deadline to RSVP Friday, October 18 Cost: NTWCA Membership Dues No additional cost for the conference You can find information about membership dues here. Lunch included with registration. Lunch is provided by the NE Communication, Arts, and Entertainment Division. Consider submitting a topic for the general discussion session or joining a panel: Agenda: 11:00 am--Check in 11:30 am--Welcome and announcements 11:45 am--General Discussion 12:30 pm--Lunch 1:30 pm--Breakout Panels 2:45 pm--Writing Center tour Consider submitting a topic for the general discussion session or joining a panel: HTTP://FORMS.GLE/MPP5FRD3JSDRGSKN6 |
SPRING 2020
Canceled due to COVID-19 lockdown.
FALL 2020
Virtual Conference
10:00 am Welcome / Icebreaker
10:15 am Business Meeting and Election for President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Newsletter Editor/WebSpinner 10:30 am Keynote: "Under (Good) Pressure: The Diastolic Effects of Writing Center Work on Tutors' Career Trajectories," Dr. Jacquelyn Hoerman-Elliott, Director of First Year Composition at Texas Woman's University 11:30 am Come and Go Lunch, PRIZES!!! Webinar gift certificates from Innovative Educators. 1:00 pm "Listening Through the Written Word: Tutoring Hard of Hearing and Deaf Clients in Writing Centers," Regan Campbell, Texas Woman's University 1:20 pm "Accommodating Cultural Diversity in Writing Centers: Comparing Eastern and Western Rhetoric," Sarah Cho, Texas Woman's University 1:40 pm "Meeting Chaos with Calm: Coregulation and Therapeutic Skills in Tutoring," Rebekah Urban, Texas Woman's University 2:15 pm MNK Winners Daniel Stefanelli and Desiree Thorpe, Texas Woman's University: (Re)imagining Writing Centers: Strategies for Multimodal Tutoring 3:00 pm Happy Hour |
Date: October 16, 2020
Time: 10 am - 3 pm Location: Virtual Format No additional cost for the conference (Membership dues required) You can find information about membership dues here. Click here to register! |
SPRING 2021
NTWCA
Spring Conference via zoom
For the Friday, April 9th, 2021 Spring Conference, we tried something a little different-- since most of us are working from home because of the pandemic-- and offered the conference online. We're so excited to it was another successful conference, and we were still able to offer opportunities for professional development and peer engagement in a virtual setting!
Overview of Round-table Discussions:
Overview of Round-table Discussions:
- 10 am: Click to enter Managing Mentoring Boundaries (Mallory Matyk, University of Texas at Dallas). Setting boundaries with student tutors and colleagues can be easy in the physical writing center space. What happens when you spend a year working from home and you invite your students and coworkers into your home for virtual meetings, trainings, and performance reviews? How do you maintain boundaries (or set new ones)? What does the recalibration look like when you return to the physical space?
- 11 am: Click to enter Managing Online Writing Centers (Carli Varble, Texas Woman's University). During the pandemic, we have all faced challenges and celebrated successes operating our writing centers online. This discussion is an opportunity to discuss what has been effective operating online, as well as challenges faced. In addition to discussing current trends, this will be an opportunity to brainstorm with other writing center professionals how to move forward from here. What aspects of the past year's experiences will we keep the same? How can we best prepare to manage our centers going forward?
- 1 pm: Click to enter Tutoring Good Writers (Jennifer Phillips-Denny, Texas Woman's University). Writing center tutors are really good at triage. Best practices emphasize teaching tutors to focus on higher order writing issues--in other words, writing issues that are the most urgent. It’s no wonder then that sometimes “bad” writing is easier to tutor than “good” writing. While tutors feel comfortable in the zones of the most urgent higher order issues, like thesis statements, argument development, and patterns of paragraph development, they also feel comfortable with the most urgent lower order issues, like comma splice and subject/verb agreement. But what are we doing for “good” writers who come to our centers to become “great” writers, those writers that do not have “urgent” writing issues?
FALL 2021
Fall Conference
November 11, 2021- Virtual Meeting
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